9/22/1981 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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NOTES ON ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING Board of Selectmen • September 22 , 1981 Present : Chm. Chester A . Garland , Set . Jean Thomas, Exec. Secretary Joseph Murphy, Jr. Jerry Monaghan of the Popponesset Association appeared at the meeting to discuss the placement of rocks at the Spit . Chm. Garland suggested that Mr . Monaghan send a request in writing to this Board to have the rocks moved ; the next step will be to get the approval of the Andrews ( who own the property) before the rocks will be touched by the Town . There is a question as to whether they were replaced exactly as they had been before they were moved to allow for the restoration of the barrier beach. s 1 ) The Executive Secretary presented a request to t-he Board which had been made verbally, asking that the members of the Board grant a,pproval for the moving of a pole by the Telephone Company, without the formality of holding a Hearing . Mr. Murphy stated that he would prefer that the Board abide by the formal process as required by law. Otherwise, it is concieveable that the Board could be put into a difficult position in the event of a misunderstanding . Both Set . Thomas and Chm. Garland supported adherring to the formal , legal process. 2 ) Mr. Murphy presented to the Board a letter which had been received from Mr . Lashley and Mr. May, requesting a 30 day suspension of their licenses.; The Executive thinks it would be in the best interest of everyone to • grant the r2quest for suspension . He stated stated that it would be good to have a healthy, thriving restaurant business in that establishment. Chm. Garland stated he had learned that the loan which had been applied for to purchase the building had been approved by a Worcester Bank. Both Selectmen agreed to the advisability of the 30 days suspension , which could be extended if necessary. 3 ) Both Selectmen agreed it would be a good idea for Mr . Murphy to meet with Col . McNamara regarding the problem of access to Mrs. Harding" s property over Back Road to Old Hollow Road . 4 ) Mr . Murphy reported to the Board his plans to hold the Revenue Sharing Hearing on October 7 , at 2 : 30 in the Cafeteria at Town Hall . Both Selectmen agreed to the plan . Set . Thomas asked how much we have in the account now? Mr. Murphy said approximately $ 150 , 000, and we will be receiving $ 111 , 000 more . There are rumors that this may be the last year this kind of money will be received . Mr . Murphy suggested it might be a good idea to write to our national representatives, Sens . Kennedy and Tsongas, and Rep . Studds, to ask them to support legislation for contin- uing this aid to the cities and towns . Mr. Murphy related that part of the problem is that the governors are asking to have this activity con- tinued , but some of them still have surpluses . which hurts the cause. 5 ) Regarding his plans for the auction , Mr . Murphy stated he is suggesting holding it in the afternoon so that school kids can attend and bid on the • bicycles, if they are interested . He is scheduling it in November, when there will be primarily locals in Town , as he feels they should have the first chance . He is suggesting including the old van from the school de- partment , which needs much .work. Mr. Garland said just to be sure that everything we have around is included .